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China, South Africa push 'peace plan' for Ukraine at BRICS summit

The bloc of countries consisting of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa want to expand their influence on global economic and political affairs. The ongoing invasion of Ukraine is their first target.

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WATCH: Slackliners compete in China at over 1,000 metres altitude

A slackliner competition in China saw participants balancing on thin webs more than 1,000 metres in the air.

Philippines

Chinese ships block Philippine coast guard in South China Sea

Two Philippine boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in a dangerous confrontation in the disputed South China Sea

USA

US, Japan and South Korea agree Pacific security pact

“The purpose of our trilateral security cooperation is and will remain to promote and enhance peace and stability throughout the region,” the leaders said in a joint statement.

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Robots steal the show as China displays its latest tech breakthroughs

AI-powered humanoids and K9-inspired canine companions take the stage in Beijing.

World News

President Joe Biden restricts US investments in Chinese technology

President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday to block and regulate high-tech US-based investments going toward China - a move the administration said was targeted but it also reflected an intensifying competition between the world's two biggest powers.

Europe Decoded

Explained: The EU’s handicap in the race for raw materials

The EU is highly dependent on third countries for the raw materials needed to engineer its energy transition and digital transformation.

Business

China: Sharpest drop in exports since 2020 amid sluggish global demand

Sales of Chinese products to foreign markets fell by 14.5% year-on-year last month, shrinking for the third consecutive month.

Ukraine

Kyiv 'manipulating' Russians into arson, Ukraine military HQ 'struck'

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

China

Authorities warn of more rain in China as mop-up operations continue

As the rain continues in some parts of the country, Chinese authorities warn that there may be more bad weather and flooding to come.

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WATCH: Thousands evacuated as devastating floods hit northeast China

Heavy rain and high water levels on rivers in northeastern China have caused severe flooding and threaten whole cities prompting the evacuation of thousands.

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Watch: Typhoon Khanun forecast to return to Japanese islands

Typhoon Khanun, now in the waters between China and Japan's southwestern islands, is expected to slow to nearly stationary movement before a weakening high-pressure system nearby allows it to turn east Friday

Culture news

E-commerce wars: What is Temu and could it replace Shein?

Shein, the e-commerce behemoth, says the company reached record profit results in the first half of 2023. But could rival Temu take their place as the top fast fashion retailer?

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WATCH: Swaths of suburban Beijing remain badly hit by rain

Swaths of suburban Beijing remain badly hit by the rains, some of the city's heaviest in years.

China

Hong Kong court rejects government-requested ban on protest song

A Hong Kong judge on Friday denied a government request to ban a popular protest song in a landmark decision after Google had resisted official pressure to alter internet search results for the city's anthem.

Tech News

France suspects chip technology is being smuggled into China

The company's French manager is suspected of having personally delivered chips to Russian clients and of exporting to Chinese armament manufacturers.

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WATCH: 'Happy Dancing' routine boosts fitness in fast-ageing China

In China, it's not uncommon to see retirees dancing in city plazas – at dusk or dawn.

China

China likely supplying Russia's war in Ukraine, alleges US

Beijing has "probably" provided Moscow with key technology, including drones and fighter jet parts, it is using to wage war in Ukraine, a US report claimed.

China

China: Foreign Minister Qin Gang relieved of his duties

In office since the end of December 2022, Mr Qin has not been seen since 25 June after a meeting with his Vietnamese counterpart in Beijing

World News

New scientific report identifies "the fingerprints of climate change"

The fingerprints of climate change are all over the intense heat waves gripping the globe this month, an international study has found.